Sri Bhagavathi Amman Temple

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Overview

The Devi Kanya Kumari temple situated in Kanyakumari, Tamilnadu, India is devoted to Goddess Kanyakumari (Parvati). The Temple is one among the 51 shakthi peeth of Goddess Sati (God Shiva's consort). The Temple is situated on the intersection of the Bay of Bengal, the Arabian Sea, and the Indian Ocean.

About the Temple

Kanyakumari Temple is viewed as a Shakti peetha. The fanciful story of Daksha yaga is thought to be the starting point story of Shakti Peethas. Shakti Peetha implies the peetha(abode) of Shakti (The perfect spot revered by Mother Goddess), because of the falling of body parts of the carcass of Sati Devi, when God Shiva conveyed it in distress. There are 51 Shakti Peeth connecting to the 51 letters in order in Sanskrit. The Kalabhairava of the temple is called Nimish and the Shakti is tended to as Sarvani. This age-old temple otherwise called the Kanya kumari Amman temple, or the Goddess Bhagavati Amman temple, is a standout amongst the most renowned sanctuaries of Tamil Nadu in South India. This acclaimed temple is found right on the seashore of Kanyakumari and is said to have been implicit extremely old times. It has an excellent building design like most antiquated sanctuaries. The statue of the goddess Kanyakumari devi is cut in dark stone and demonstrated wearing a festoon. Of unique note is the precious stone nose-ring worn by the goddess. It is said that the shining brightness of this nose-ring of Devi Kanyakumari Amman can be seen from the far away ocean waters moreover. There is legendary legend and anecdote about Kanyakumari that goes back to the seasons of Gods and Demons, that encompasses the spot.

Amid the Mahabharata war, Balarama, the senior sibling of Krishna did not wish to partake in the war and chose to go on a journey. This is said just like one of the sanctuaries that he went by. This temple is likewise said to be one of the hundred and eight 'Durgalayas' or sanctuaries committed to Durga. A first century book called 'Periplus of the Erythrian Sea' conveys a reference to Kanyakumari which was evidently a celebrated pioneer focus even around then. However the present temple was inherent the eighth century by the Pandyan lords of Madurai and redesigned and added to by the Cholas. She was the family god of the Pandyan imperial crew. The temple is loaded with numerous engravings both on the inward dividers and on the columns which declare its artifact. A considerable measure of significant chronicled data can be got from these engravings. The principle holy place is found right on the sea front and the goddess confronts east towards the ocean. However the fundamental passage is toward the north. Before entering the temple, enthusiasts take a plunge in the triveni sangam (intersection of the three waters). Such intersections of streams and seas are considered to have high profound vibrations. It is additionally a favorable spot for doing the last customs for the dead. The symbol of the goddess is a standout amongst the most charming ones which we can ever see. The twofold column of supplication to God dabs caught in her right hand broadcasts her to be an unceasing anchorite.

Be that as it may she is dependably astoundingly attired and enhanced with festoons and accessories. Not at all like different sanctuaries, is the sanctum quite comparable to the abutting mandapam (sort of dais). Hence the strides driving into the sanctum are extremely shallow. When we sit on the floor before her we can have a nearby perspective of the goddess on the off chance that we are sufficiently fortunate to go during an era when there is no group. Despite the fact that the temple now goes under the condition of Tamil Nadu, the ministers are still looked over the Brahmin groups of Kerala regardless they hold fast to the Kerala sort of five pujas every day. In the twentieth century another recorded occasion occurred in this most profound spot. Swami Vivekananda, the colossal enthusiast of Sri Ramakrishna, the sage of Bengal resulted in these present circumstances put and paid reverence at Kumari's feet. He was loaded with an awesome vitality which moved him to swim over the turbulent waters of the ocean and cross to a stone on which he sat in profound consideration for three days. This stone is presently known as Vivekananda rock. The unmistakable engraving of the Devi's foot is likewise to be found here. It was from the feet of the virgin mother that he discovered the motivation for his future work in India. Doubtlessly this is a special place that has pulled in numerous holy people and sages from everywhere throughout the area all through the ages.

About the deity

Devi Kanya Kumari is Shree Bhagavathy as a pre-adult young lady tyke. Devi is otherwise called Shree Baala Bhadra or Shree Baala. She is famously known as 'Bhagavathy' (Durga or Parvati) 'Devi'. The Bhagavathy Temple is situated in Cape Kanya Kumari in Tamil Nadu; the southern tip of primary area India, there by situated on the intersection of the Bay of Bengal, the Arabian Sea, and the Indian Ocean. She is additionally known by a few different names, including Kanya Devi and Devi Kumari. She is additionally worshiped as Shree Bhadrakali by lovers. Sage Parashurama is said to have performed the sanctification of the temple.

Legend/Story

Kanyakumari the 3000 year-old Kumari Amman (Mother) temple at Kanyakumari is committed to goddess Kanyakumari. The name Kanyakumari truly signifies 'virgin goddess.' She remains in unceasing vigil ensuring the area. The temple is encompassed by a stone divider and stands on the edge of the sea. There is the accompanying legend about goddess Kanyakumari. Once Banasura, the evil presence ruler accomplished matchless quality over the demigods and began rebuffing them savagely. The demigods performed a yajna arguing to obliterate the malice Banasura. In answer to their petitions to God goddess Durga showed up here as a delightful virgin young lady and started her retribution. In the meantime God Shiva (at close-by Suchindram—11 kms from Kanyakumari) began to look all starry eyed at her and game plans for their marriage were made to be led on the midnight on a specific day. Kanyakumari Temple the perfect sage Narada understood that their marriage would pulverize the shots of Banusura being murdered in light of the fact that he had a help that he must be executed by a virgin young lady. To lessen the shots of the marriage occurring, God Shiva was asked for to present Himself on the designated day of his marriage with rare blessings, for example, coconuts without any eyes, mangoes without seeds, betel without veins, and other comparative difficult to-get things. God Siva figured out how to get these. The arrangements for the marriage were in progress. The season of midnight was settled as promising time for the marriage. God Siva began from Suchindram with all grandeur and magnificence. At the point when God Shiva was headed to Kanyakumari from Suchindram, at Valukkamparai (5 kms south of Suchindram), sage Narada playing a trap accepted the type of a rooster and positioned dishonestly, proclaiming the break of first light. Feeling that the propitious time for the marriage was past, God Shiva returned baffled. Kanyakumari Devi - Goddess Durga then, goddess Kanyakumari, dressed for the event in all her marriage wonderfulness, was anticipating the entry of God Siva from Suchindram. The methodology of the favorable hour kept her in extraordinary excitement. The hour settled for the wedding was nearing its end but then Her God did not arrive. When it was day break, she surrendered trust. In anger, she reviled the sustenance articles brought for the dinners amid marriage to be transformed into ocean shells and sand. Indeed, even today the ocean shoreline at Kanyakumari is loaded with shells and sand molecule of fluctuated hues.

Asuras are known for their getting to be enthralled by excellence. Banasura was no special case. When he knew about the delightful Kanyakumari, he came to see her for himself and was completely dazzled by her excellence and beseeched her to wed him. She said that she had pledged to wed just the person who could crush her in fight. The evil spirit was charmed to hear this since he was certain that he could beat her effectively. He drew his sword and hurried at her however she tackled her shocking structure as Kali, holding a trident and slew him effortlessly. The demigods were in this manner restored to their positions. Yet, the goddess was resolved to remain a virgin everlastingly and preceded with her repentance. Kanyakumari bhagavati the blue-stone Deity, accepted to have been introduced by sage Parshurama, remains as an enchanting, young lady in her repentance with dabs in her right hand, and a shining nose gem that spreads shiny brilliance. It is trusted that the nose ring of Devi Kanyakumari set with rubies is bright to the point that it could be seen from far during the evening. It is said that a few boats cruising in the ocean, mixing up the splendor of the rubies for the light of a beacon, went seaward and hit a few stones adjacent. In this manner, the eastern side entryway of the temple is constantly kept shut with the exception of on some rare events when the Deity is taken out for a stately shower. Amid the Mahabharata war, God Balarama did not wish to take an interest in the war and chose to go on a journey. It is said that this is one of the sanctuaries that He had gone to. God Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu likewise went to this temple amid His South India visit. This temple is additionally said to be one of the hundred and eight Durga-alayas or sanctuaries committed to goddess Durga.

Rare Facts

The radiance of the Goddess' precious stone nose decoration stuns the eye of all who take a gander at it. At one time the entryway toward the east-bound the ocean used to be left transparent numerous boats mixing up the light originating from this gem for a beacon came and smashed on. The Devi Kanyakumari temple Is situated in an exceptional spot with extraordinary religious significance where the three water bodies meet to be specific the Indian sea, Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea

Significance

Festival

10 day Navarathri festival in the Tamil month of Purattasi (September-October). 10 day Vaikasi Visakam during May-June with a Boat Festival. The crowd will exceed ten thousands. During these festival days, the Goddess will be taken in procession both in the morning and evening. On the ninth day the Goddess will be taken round the water on the western part in a boat beautifully decorated.

Prasad & Offering

Probably, Kanyakumari is the only place in the world where a confluence of three seas could be seen. This is the point where the Indian Ocean in the South, the Arabian Sea in the West and the Bay of Bengal in the east meet together. The nature’s beauty is in its full form here. During the full moon days, devotees and tourists can enjoy simultaneously the setting of the sun in the west and the rising of the moon in the east. People use to light lamps in the temple and offer new saris to the goddess besides usual abishek and archanas. People bathe in the sea and offer Tarpan to the departed ancestors for their salvation.

Accessibility

The nearest airport is at Thiruvananthapuram (80-km), well connected with national and International flights. Taxis and buses are available for Kanyakumari. Kanyakumari is well connected by train services with all the places in India. Express trains connect kanyakumari with northern cities like Jammu and Delhi and other cities of India. Kanyakumari is connected by regular bus services with Chennai, Pondicherry, Trichy, Bangalore, Madurai, Nagercoil, Mandapam (Rameshwaram) etc. Local bus services, tourist taxis and auto rickshaws are available.